Software Engineer I

About the Role

We are looking for a Salesforce Engineer to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with guidance on software development/solutions.
• Develop productivity skills by learning source control, editors, the build system, and other tools, as well as automated testing best practices.
• Participate in code/design reviews and learn technical design.
• Focus on growing as an engineer, learning existing tools, resources, and processes.
• Take well-defined sub-tasks and complete them.
• Develop the ability to write readable, maintainable, supportable code.
• Begin learning security policies and standards.
• Gain an introduction to the layers of a software development/complete solution:
• Run-time environment
• Database
• APIs
• User interface and user experience
• Quality assurance, automated testing
• Security concerns throughout the program
• Consider established controls, policies, and regulations and recommend mitigation strategies during development.
• Understand customer and business needs.
• Develop knowledge of a single layer of the solution.
• Learn business and technical strategies.
• Stay current and engaged on industry trends.
• Assist in communicating technical concepts to business stakeholders, and communicate business objectives to the technical team.
• Perform other job-related duties or special projects as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with database applications.
• Knowledge of mainframe, distributed, and/or web programming languages.
• Experience with Salesforce and AWS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree, preference in a computer science, technology, engineering, or math-related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain certification(s) in an IT related field is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of insurance and financial services products is preferred.
• Basic planning, organizational, problem-solving, analytical, decision-making, and communication skills are required.
• Basic leadership skills are preferred.
• Excellent time management skills are preferred.
• Must be able to maintain a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Must have the desire and ability to learn new technology and continuously grow.
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams and collaborate with both IT and non-IT partners.
• Some travel may be required, including overnight stays.
• May be required to provide on-call support.

Work Environment

• This role is located in our Des Moines office.
• We offer a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $55,800 - $75,000 / year
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees.
• Pension Eligible: Yes

Additional Information

• Work Authorization: Not considering candidates requiring immigration sponsorship or work authorization.
• Investment Code of Ethics may apply.
• Principal uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in reviewing and evaluating job applications.